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Keystone Ancient Forest
It’s a nature preserve in the making! The preserve conserves a beautiful example of Oklahoma’s diverse landscape, including 300 year-old cedars and 500 year-old post-oak trees. This 1,300-acre old-growth forest remnant represents what the “cross timbers” eco-region of our state looked like for centuries, and properly managed, will do so for future generations to come. The preserve also provides native habitat for a diverse collection of naturally occurring plants and wildlife. The short, stout oaks of the Cross Timbers were not ideal for lumber production, so the original Cross Timbers have often survived on steep terrain that was unsuitable for farming.
